Author Archives: lisaatnormas

When the happiest country in the world

…was at its happiest. June 2014 in San Jose, when Costa Rica shocked the World Cup!

A Quick Guide around Norma’s

Want an intro to public transit in Costa Rica? Tips on getting to a secluded, magical turtle island? Maybe you need the number of a cab driver in Granada, Nicaragua? Or maybe you don’t need that info right now, but wouldn’t you like to have that problem? We can help you out.  

Norma’s Internet Problem

Norma’s has a lot of space. A lot. We are happy that everyone has lots of space to roam around, but that leaves us with a huge problem: The Internet. As more freelancers and remote workers come to Norma’s, it’s clear that we are going to need to solve our Internet problem. I made thisContinue reading “Norma’s Internet Problem”

Writers’ Discount for next June, July and August!

  Are YOU a writer looking for a retreat? Why do you wanna know? Norma’s is giving 10% off weekly and monthly rates for writers who book during June-August of 2015! Really? How do I get this discount? If you’re on Twitter, Tweet the link to this post and follow @normasvillas. If you can’t thinkContinue reading “Writers’ Discount for next June, July and August!”

Multitasking!

Talk about multitasking! Sergio takes a peek at the radiator while holding onto an iguana. (Don’t worry, it’s alive and well! Just needed to be relocated!)

Day Trip to Zarcero

Norma and I took a day trip to Zarcero! They have a beautiful park and church. On the way back, we stopped at Restaurante El Mirador for lunch. Delicious, cheap and great view of the mountains! Location: the road between Zarcero and Naranjo Email: rest.el.mirador21@gmail.com Phone: 2450-2121